Thomas R. Carper: “One of the great things about being on this committee is we actually kind of like each other, Democrats and Republicans…”

Last year, the Environment and Public Works Committee held, I think, not one, but a couple of hearings on permitting, common theme at our hearings, on the importance of public engagement.

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.

I am the last Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, and kind of relates to my great affection and interest in the postal issues.

I felt forever that there's actually revenues opportunities for the Postal Service through vote by mail.